[ VERSE 1: The E ]
As I sit back and think about our problems
What`s goin on and how we gonna solve em
Black man sellin us out to the other color
But try to keep it undercover
I understand all that cause it`s a money thing
But if that`s the case, then let money bring
Peace and joy to the ones that need a new start
And let the greed depart
When I ask how you`re livin you shout it out
Now it`s time to get together and talk about
It doesn`t matter about your color, let`s take a stand
Comin out the mouth of a black man
You say we should unite and be as one
And then you see me on the rise and grab a shotgun
A lotta nerve you show as you stand stiff
But my knowledge is the gift
[ VERSE 2: The E ]
I bring a lotta thought to what`s happenin
The new jack swing`s in effect and I`m rappin
I wanna talk to your eardrums straight up
And give your mind a little time to wake up
Who says we have to be the lesser one?
Put your best foot forward and be the better one
Open up your eyes to a new sight
And if you do it for yourself you know it`s done right
If you`re black, yo, they figure you want a hand-out
Then they question your mind because you stand out
If you speak for your piece then you`re militant
That`s the way that we`re taught by our government
I don`t wanna hear that, save it for the next man
I got a mind of my own and I don`t give a damn
Yo, a lotta nerve you show as you stand stiff
But my knowledge is the gift
[ VERSE 3: The E ]
Now it`s time to decide how we wanna live
If we all stand together something`s gotta give
A lotta times we`re the reason for the negative thoughts
They come across, so the battle`s lost
Put your pride in your pocket if you`re selfish
My temperature`s runnin hot so I`ma melt this
When I say down with Jack I mean Ant Jack
Some brothers say I ain`t down because I know jack
Knowledge is the gift that I`m teachin
And the highest plateau`s where I`m reachin
Forget the stereotype and world hype
That says you have to be white in order to do right
Why don`t we all just unite and take a stand?
Comin out the mouth of a black man
A lotta nerve you show as you stand stiff
But my knowledge is the gift
